Patrick Mahomes Accidentally Walked Into the Wrong Wedding—What Happened Next Is Unreal
Patrick Mahomes was exhausted as his SUV rolled through the streets of Austin, Texas. He’d spent the morning at a Chiefs mini-camp, then jetted to Austin for a charity event and a quick business dinner. Now, as the sun dipped below the skyline, he was running late to a wedding reception for his friend and sports agent, Tim Chen. He barely glanced at the texts on his phone as his driver pulled up to the Four Seasons Hotel.
“Don’t wait up,” Patrick told his driver, straightening his suit. “I’ll text you when I’m ready.”
Inside, he followed signs for “Wedding Reception,” replying to a message from his coach as he walked. Distracted, he pushed through a set of double doors into a ballroom filled with music and laughter. He expected to see Tim, but instead, a sea of unfamiliar faces greeted him. Red and gold streamers hung from the ceiling, and a sign read “May & Raphael – Today’s Date.”
Before Patrick could turn to leave, an elderly woman in a traditional Chinese dress beamed at him. “Are you… Patrick Mahomes?” she gasped, clutching her pearls. Whispers rippled through the crowd: “That’s Patrick Mahomes!” “Isn’t he the Chiefs quarterback?”
Patrick tried to explain, but the woman—Mrs. Lynn, the bride’s grandmother—wouldn’t hear of it. “You must be one of Raphael’s football friends! Please, come sit!” She led him to a table near the front, and soon guests were snapping photos, murmuring about the surprise celebrity.
A boy at the table stared up at him. “Are you really Patrick Mahomes? The guy with the crazy throws?”
Patrick grinned. “That’s me. You like football?”
“I wanna play for the Chiefs one day!” the boy said, eyes wide.
Before Patrick could answer, the bride and groom approached. May, radiant in a red and gold dress, and Raphael, looking both stunned and thrilled. “Mr. Mahomes?” May said, “We… didn’t expect you at our wedding!”
Patrick chuckled, sheepish. “I’m so sorry. I was supposed to be at another wedding. Got distracted by my phone and wandered in here by accident. I’ll just—”
“No, please stay!” Raphael interrupted. “I teach high school science in San Antonio. My students are obsessed with your highlight reels. And May’s an engineer at NASA. She’s always talking about teamwork and perseverance—just like you.”
May’s eyes lit up. “The way you read defenses, the way you improvise… it’s like engineering in real time.”
Patrick felt himself relax. The room was filled with warmth and genuine excitement. Mrs. Lynn insisted he eat (“You must try the dumplings!”), and soon he was surrounded by people eager to talk football, science, and dreams.
As dinner was served, Patrick learned more about the couple. They’d met at a Space Center tour, when Raphael brought his students and May was giving a presentation. Their love for science and inspiring kids had brought them together.
During the toasts, Raphael’s best friend Carlos told the story of their first date at a science museum, and how they’d spent three hours in the space exhibit. “And now, by some miracle, Patrick Mahomes is here at their wedding!” Carlos laughed. The crowd cheered, and Patrick, feeling a surge of gratitude, raised his glass.
After dinner, Patrick found himself chatting with May’s cousin Zara, a college student raising her little brother after their parents’ passing. “It’s hard,” she admitted, “but we’re making it work.”
Suddenly, a commotion erupted near the dance floor. Raphael’s mother, Sophia, collapsed mid-dance. Panic swept the room. “Call 911!” May shouted, rushing to her mother-in-law’s side. The hotel manager announced that ambulances were delayed due to a pileup on the highway.
Patrick’s mind snapped into focus. He’d taken CPR courses as part of NFL training. “I can help,” he said, kneeling beside Sophia. May, with her NASA emergency training, joined him. Together, they checked Sophia’s pulse, started compressions, and asked for the hotel’s AED.
Minutes felt like hours. Patrick worked steadily, sweat beading on his brow. The AED arrived, and May set it up. After two shocks and more compressions, Sophia’s pulse returned, and color crept back into her cheeks just as paramedics arrived.
As Sophia was wheeled away, she squeezed Patrick’s hand. “Thank you,” she whispered.
The wedding reception ended early, but the family’s gratitude was overwhelming. May and Raphael rode with Sophia to the hospital, and Patrick drove Zara and her brother, Matteo, in his SUV. At the hospital, Patrick stayed all night, comforting the family, telling stories to distract Matteo, and checking in on Sophia’s progress.
By morning, the doctors confirmed that Sophia would recover, thanks to the immediate CPR and AED use. Raphael hugged Patrick, tears in his eyes. “You saved my mother’s life. I can never thank you enough.”
Patrick shrugged, humbled. “I was just in the right place at the right time.”
The story of Patrick’s accidental wedding crash and heroic actions spread quickly. News outlets picked up the story, and soon strangers were sending messages of thanks and admiration.
But for Patrick, the real impact came later. Learning about Raphael’s underfunded robotics club, Zara’s struggle to finish her engineering degree while raising Matteo, and the family’s unwavering support for one another, Patrick was inspired. He quietly funded Raphael’s robotics team, set up a scholarship in Zara’s name, and launched a foundation to support STEM education in underserved Texas schools.
Months later, at the opening of a new science lab funded by his foundation, Patrick saw Raphael’s students building robots, Zara leading a coding workshop, and Matteo showing off his model solar system. Sophia, fully recovered, handed Patrick a homemade empanada. “Thank you for walking into our lives, even by accident,” she said.
Patrick smiled, realizing that sometimes, the best plays happen when you improvise—and that one wrong turn can lead exactly where you’re meant to be.
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Matthews get married in lavish Hawaiian wedding
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and longtime love Brittany Matthews are officially husband and wife.
The couple tied the knot on Saturday in Hawaii, where they were surrounded by family and friends.
“Mr. & Mrs. Mahomes,” the newlyweds wrote on Instagram.
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Lynne tied the knot on March 12, 2022.Instagram/patrickmahomesandbrittanylynne
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has married his longtime love, Brittany MatthewsInstagram/Brittany Matthews
Mahomes, who just wrapped his fifth season with the Chiefs, wore a gray suit for the big day while Matthews, a co-owner of the Kansas City Current soccer team, looked stunning in a gorgeous gown featuring cutouts.
Matthews, who is also a trainer and fitness entrepreneur, had been engaged to Mahomes since September 2020. The quarterback presented his then-bride-to-be with an estimated 8-to-10-carat emerald-cut diamond ring on the same day the Chiefs received their Super Bowl rings.
“9.1.2020. On a day that was meant to celebrate you, you turned it into celebrating us. It’s always us, it’s always you and me. The words you looked into my eyes and said to me at this moment, will NEVER leave my mind!” Matthews gushed on Instagram at the time.
Patrick Mahomes and Brittany Lynne wedding.Instagram/patrickmahomesandbrittanylynne
The couple got engaged in September 2020.Instagram/patrickmahomesandbrittanylynne
Matthews and Mahomes shared a kiss on the sideline during a Chiefs game in December 2021 Chiefs gameIcon Sportswire
Mahomes and Matthews welcomed daughter Sterling in February 2021Instagram/Brittany Matthews
The newlyweds as they arrive at their reception.The Image Direct / BACKGRID
“You made this day perfect, you took my entire breath away and I could not have imagined anything better. I love you, forever and always! Cheers to spending our lifetime together and an inseparable bond.”
The past few years have been a whirlwind for Mahomes and Matthews, who welcomed daughter Sterling in February 2021.
This past season, the Chiefs reached the AFC Championship but were defeated by the Bengals in January. Following the loss, Mahomes and Matthews jetted to the Pro Bowl in Las Vegas, where they spent time with his teammate, tight end Travis Kelce, and his girlfriend, Kayla Nicole.
Jackson Mahomes, left, captioned this picture “Best Man type vibes” days before Patrick’s weddingInstagram/jacksonmahomes
Brittany Matthews and Patrick Mahomes embrace after the Kansas City Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV in 2020.Getty Images
Matthews and Mahomes in Las Vegas in February 2022Instagram/Brittany Matthews
Matthews during her bachelorette party in Miami in February 2022Instagram/Brittany Matthews
Patrick Mahomes is the latest of several Football players to get married.Instagram/patrickmahomesandbrittanylynne
The couple tied the knot in Hawaii surrounded by friends and family.Instagram/patrickmahomesandbrittanylynne
Brittany Matthews was walked down the aisle by her father at her destination wedding on Saturday.The Image Direct / BACKGRID
Last month, Mahomes returned to Sin City for his bachelor party, where he celebrated with Kelce and their Chiefs teammates Jerick McKinnon, Orlando Brown and Clyde Edwards-Helaire. Matthews, meanwhile, flew to Miami for her bachelorette bash with Kayla and her girlfriends, including fellow Chiefs WAG Sydni Russell.
Mahomes is the latest NFLer to get hitched this offseason, following Packers offensive lineman David Bakhtiari, who tied the knot in California last weekend.
